Jeddah meeting sees “cautiously positive” signals from China - German media
The meeting on peace in Ukraine, which took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, concluded without a final declaration, however, with "cautiously positive signals from China."
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06 August 2023
Bankova tells of consultations in Saudi Arabia on peace principles for Ukraine
The head of the Ukrainian President’s Office, Andriy Yermak, said that at the meeting of national security advisors and political directors of the world’s leading countries, different views were expressed regarding the key principles of peace for Ukraine, but all attendees testified to their nations’ commitment to the principles of the UN Charter, international law, and respect for sovereignty and inviolability of Ukraine’s territorial integrity.
Beijing amends diplomatic strategy on Russia’s war against Ukraine
China has decided to shift its diplomatic strategy regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine while no radical change in their position regarding the war is being observed so far.
U.S. announces readiness to help Russia have grain deal requirements fulfilled
The United States is ready to help Russia in the matter of the fulfillment of the demands related to the Black Sea Grain Initiative, but Moscow needs to decide on such demands first.
05 August 2023
Ukraine expects more assistance packages next week - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine thanked Germany and Lithuania for new packages of defense and security support for Ukraine.
Türkiye to continue efforts to restore Grain Deal – FM Kuleba
In a phone call, Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba and Turkish Foreign Affairs Minister Hakan Fidan discussed the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
Talks with Putin dangerous absurdity - German expert
The Vladimir Putin regime is ready for peace only on its own terms, so any hopes for any agreements with the Russian leader are not just futile, they are dangerous.
Saudi Arabia meeting important for engaging Global South - Carpenter
The meeting in Saudi Arabia on key principles based on President Volodymyr Zelensky's Peace Formula is important, as it is also attended by representatives of the Global South, who are becoming increasingly skeptical of Russia's intentions and understand the aggressive nature of its war against Ukraine.
German ambassador visits Ukraine’s northern border
Germany’s newly appointed Ambassador to Ukraine Martin Jaeger made a trip to the northern border of Ukraine.
Ukraine aligns with EU sanctions on Iran over drone supplies to Russia
Ukraine joined the European Union in sanctions against Iran for its military support to Russia, including through supplying one-way attack drones.
Peace formula: meeting on Ukraine starting in Saudi Arabia
On Saturday, August 5, the second meeting at the level of national security advisers and political chiefs on the key principles of peace based on the Peace Formula put forward by President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine kicks off in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
04 August 2023
Putin unlikely to change war course in Ukraine before U.S. election in 2024 - media
The U.S. and European officials are concerned that Russian leader Vladimir Putin is factoring the 2024 US presidential election into his Ukraine war plan.
Zelensky: A fair and honest end to Russian aggression will benefit everyone in the world
A meeting of advisers to heads of state and representatives of the foreign affairs ministries regarding Ukraine’s Peace Formula will kick off in Saudi Arabia tomorrow. It is very important that the world sees that a fair and honest end to Russian aggression will benefit everyone in the world.
Zelensky meets with GOP’s Christopher Christie
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine received in Kyiv a member of the Republican Party, former Governor of New Jersey (2010-2018) Christopher Christie.
Ukraine-U.S. negotiations: Washington explains position on security guarantees
In negotiations with Ukraine on long-term security commitments, the United States will focus on strengthening the armed forces to defend Ukraine and deter Russian aggression, as well as on the transparency of institutions, the effectiveness of governance and the implementation of reforms.
Stefanchuk: Ukraine should develop inter-parliamentary cooperation with Hungary, Serbia, Israel
Ukraine should work towards building inter-parliamentary cooperation with Hungary, Serbia, and Israel.
03 August 2023
Blinken on resuming grain deal: We want to see that food on world markets
The international community is interested in providing the global market with food, so the restoration of the Black Sea Grain Initiative is one of the tools to ensure that food is available and prices are low.
India confirms participation in meeting in Saudi Arabia
India will take part in a meeting at the level of national security advisers and political directors on key principles of peace based on the Peace Formula of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, which will be held in Jeddah.
French ambassador visits Ukrainian unit using SAMP-T system
French Ambassador to Ukraine Etienne de Poncins has visited the Ukrainian unit that uses the French-Italian SAMP-T air defense system.
Kuleba: Task of Ukraine’s Ambassador to PRC is to prevent ‘Chinese HIMARS’ from coming to Russia
The task of newly appointed Ambassador of Ukraine to the People's Republic of China Pavlo Riabikin is to build bridges with the Chinese authorities.
EU imposes new sanctions against Belarus
The EU Council imposed new restrictive measures against Belarus on August 3 in connection with Moscow's illegal invasion of Ukraine and in response to the Republic of Belarus' involvement in the aggression.
Stefanchuk expects speakers of parliaments of Global South countries to visit Ukraine
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk expects that the speakers of the parliaments of the Global South countries will come to Ukraine on official visits.
FM Kuleba: Only Erdoğan can return Putin to grain deal
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan are coordinating their efforts to return Russia to the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
More than 30 speakers confirm their participation in Crimea Platform Parliamentary Summit
More than 30 speakers of parliaments of different countries have already confirmed their participation in the second parliamentary summit of the International Crimea Platform which will take place in Prague on October 24.
Brazil's president says Moscow, Kyiv ignore his 'peace plan'
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has said his country is working to achieve peace in Ukraine, but neither the Russian leader nor the Ukrainian president are prepared to talk peace.
Seoul eyeing international talks on Ukraine in Saudi Arabia
The government of South Korea is considering the possibility of a Seoul official participating in multilateral negotiations on the principles of peace in Ukraine, which will be held in Saudi Arabia this weekend.
French Foreign Ministry accuses Russia of threatening global food security
The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of France condemned Russian attacks on infrastructure on the Danube in southern Ukraine, accusing Russia of deliberately creating a threat to global food security for its own benefit.
02 August 2023
Zelensky: Negotiations on Ukraine's EU membership should start this year
At the end of 2023, the European Council should approve a decision to start negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union, there is no alternative to this.
Borrell condemns Russia's attacks on Ukrainian cities and ports
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell has condemned Russian air attacks on Kyiv, Odesa and Ukrainian Danube ports.
Ukraine wants to hold peace summit this autumn - president
Ukraine wants to hold a Global Peace Summit this autumn, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.